Arson Suspected in Shreveport Fire

Shreveport Firefighters responded to 300 block of St Vincent Avenue to put out a house fire.

The call came in just after 3:30pm. Crews were able to get the blaze under control by 3:42pm. Firefighters found a one story wood frame house with smoke and fire coming from the front of the structure. Firefighters were able to enter the home through the front door of the residence, and they were able to locate extinguished the fire. The home suffered heavy fire and smoke damage.

The home was vacant at the time and all utilities were off. The incident required the use of 8 SFD units/approximately 20 firefighters that were on scene. The cause of this fire was under investigation, but arson is suspected.